OklahomaSB 1561Oklahoma 2026 Regular SessionSenate

Emergency medical services; modifying certain disciplinary actions. Effective date.

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Bill Overview

Analyzed Economic Effects

2 provisions identified: 2 benefits, 0 costs, 0 mixed.

Out-of-state ambulances can help when needed

Starting November 1, 2026, out-of-state ground ambulances can respond in Oklahoma when no local unit is readily available. They must be licensed and in good standing in their home state. An Oklahoma emergency dispatch center must make the request. The Health Commissioner sets any Oklahoma licensing exemption and can require records of their runs. The Health Department can investigate complaints the same way it does for in-state services.

Stronger penalties for ambulance violations

Starting November 1, 2026, the Health Commissioner can take stronger action against ambulance services that break the law. Actions include suspending or revoking a license, probation, required free charity service, and required training or treatment. Violators can face administrative penalties and a civil fine up to $100 per violation, and each day counts as a separate offense. Illegal operation is a public nuisance, and the Commissioner, Attorney General, or a county district attorney can seek a court order to stop it. These actions follow the Administrative Procedures Act.

Sponsors & Cosponsors

Sponsor

Brent Howard
Republican • Senate

Cosponsors

Nick Archer
Republican • House

Roll Call Votes

All Roll Calls

Yes: 185 • No: 0

House vote • 5/4/2026

THIRD READING

Yes: 87 • No: 0

House vote • 4/15/2026

DO PASS

Yes: 14 • No: 0

House vote • 4/15/2026

Emergency

Yes: 14 • No: 0

House vote • 4/8/2026

Emergency

Yes: 6 • No: 0

House vote • 4/8/2026

DO PASS

Yes: 6 • No: 0

Senate vote • 3/5/2026

THIRD READING

Yes: 46 • No: 0

Senate vote • 2/23/2026

Committee vote: Health & Human Services

Yes: 12 • No: 0

Actions Timeline

Approved by Governor 05/07/2026
5/11/2026Senate
Sent to Governor
5/5/2026Senate
Signed, returned to Senate
5/5/2026House
Enrolled, to House
5/5/2026Senate
Referred for enrollment
5/4/2026Senate
Signed, returned to Senate
5/4/2026House
Third Reading, Measure passed: Ayes: 87 Nays: 0
5/4/2026House
General Order
5/4/2026House
CR; Do Pass Health and Human Services Oversight Committee
4/16/2026House
Policy recommendation to the Health and Human Services Oversight committee; Do Pass Public Health
4/8/2026House
Referred to Public Health
3/30/2026House
Second Reading referred to Health and Human Services Oversight
3/30/2026House
First Reading
3/9/2026House
Engrossed to House
3/9/2026Senate
Referred for engrossment
3/5/2026Senate
Measure passed: Ayes: 46 Nays: 0
3/5/2026Senate
General Order, Considered
3/5/2026Senate
Coauthored by Representative Archer (principal House author)
2/25/2026Senate
Placed on General Order
2/25/2026Senate
Reported Do Pass Health and Human Services committee; CR filed
2/23/2026Senate
Second Reading referred to Health and Human Services
2/3/2026Senate
Authored by Senator Howard
2/2/2026Senate
First Reading
2/2/2026Senate

Bill Text

Enrolled (final version)
5/5/2026
PDF
Floor (House)
4/20/2026
PDF
House Committee Report
4/16/2026
PDF
House Policy Committee Report
4/8/2026
PDF
Engrossed
3/9/2026
PDF
Floor (Senate)
2/24/2026
PDF
Senate Committee Report
2/23/2026
PDF
Introduced
1/12/2026
PDF

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